davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-10-06
REo-HEADED GIRLS.
why a White Horse Invariably Appear,
When They Are Seen.

Yhy a White Horse Invariably Appear
When They Are Seen.
According to the Macon Telegraph, the
discussion over the alleged simultaneous
appearance upon the streets of white
| horses and red headed girls has reached a
point in the West that reminds one of the
days of the 10, IA, Is puzzle, the chestnut
bell and the ''punch conductor" song. The
superstition is neatly hit of by q Kansas
paper as follows:
"Whosoever says so is a liar" reared a
choleric old gentleman from Dexter, stand
ing in front of the city hall. ''These
stories are got up to play upon the credulity
of country people. Pm getting tired"
"Look there now" he shouted, "thers's
q red-headed girl; red-headed till you
can't rest. Where's any white horse? Just
as easy as rollin' off'n log to prove the
originator of the fad a liar. / don't be-
lieve there's a white horse within mile"
But CHANGING to gaze in the direction OF
the High school a hearse was seen, to
which, not one, but two milk-white steecs
were hitched. The Dexter man tainted.
To this may be added that columns have
been written explanatory of the white
horse coincidence without satisfying the
public.
Possibly the reason why when a red.
headed girl appears on the street white
horse soon makes his appearance will
have to be sought for in history. This
suggestion is thrown out for what it is
worth: Away back in the cary Greek
and Egyptian days red-headec girls were
very justly priced above all the members
of the sex. Men fought bled and died
for their smiles and they were quite the
rage. Cleopatra herself, we are told, was
the possessor of an auburn head, and
Helen of Troy, some contend, was equally
fortunate. AS is well known, the belief in
the transmigration of souls was then
prevalent, based upon reasons now lost to
philosophy, and conspicuously brave men
killed in battle took the forms, under the
smiles of Jupiter, of white horses. We
can imagine then that when gallant
knights went forth to battle after passion
ate adieus to their authenticated Helens
and Cleopatras, and found themselves, aft
er fierce conflict with the barbarians,
prancing steeds with snow TANKS, that
memory of their lost loves dwelt in their
equine heads. 1t may be that these fell
lows in the shape of white horses are still
following red-headed girls around. OF
course, in this prosaic age, no live journal
mas time to argue such a proposition, but
the folks who believe that there are more
things in heaven and earth than are
dreamed of in our philosophy, Horatio,
can amuse themselves with the suggestion.
Nobody will deny that the white horse is
an animal of taste.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-10-06

There are severaI newspapers devoted
exclusively to the undertaking trade,
among which are the Stroud, tho Tomb,
the Cdsket, the Graue, and the Stiff. The
Stiff is a humorous publication, devoted ex-
clusively to the retailing of small jokes
concerning fatal accidents and mortuary
affairs. The others are pretentious, solemn
looking journals, profusely illustrated with
the latest patterns in collins, shrouds and
other pleasantries connected with the
grave. A special department. entitled
"Chit-Chat of the Trade" adorns the edi-
torial page of the Stroud. It is illustrated
with cut of two gentlemen, who look as
though they had just risen from the grave,
and who, seated upon couple of coffins,
are smoking cigarettes and evidently dis
cussing the benefits Of the latest medicine.
In the same paper, one portion of q column
only is devoted to ievity. The department
is called "Nut- Crackers, and embellished
with cut representing person with a
ferocious mustache standing on a coffin,
and breaking nuts with a shinbone on the
top Of q gravestone.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-10-06
As to Receiving Calls.

As to allowing gentlemen to call merely
as pastime, there can be no serious ques-
ton raised. Every lady has the privilege
of choosing her own company, and if she
finds among her gentlemen acquaintance
two or three who are able to entertain her,
she certainly has the right to encourage
them to call. If, however, she leads them
to think that she is in love with them, and
is playing for keeps, she will be doing
wrong. No sensible lady would do this,
but would so conduct herself that the gem
tlemen would understand that they were
merely calling for the pleasure there was
in it, and that whenever they found some-
thing worthy of more serious attention
they would be excused.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-10-06
Profit in Farming.

The question of profit in farming
has another point in view. Do farm
ers make the most of their opportuni-
tiesp Profit, of course, depends upon
making the most of every thingi of
saving the little things and exercising
the most foresight, the most economy
and constant industry. The majority
of farms are not carried on under this
SYSTEM; there is little or no planning,
and the work is of the '.hand-to-
mouth" kind; there are many wastes,
not only of material. but of time and
opportunities, and all these greatly aft
feet the final result There are many
things which need the strictest atten-
ton, and the farmers thoughts may
we'll be turned in this direction, TO the
end that careful, economical and en-
ergetic management of the farm work
may lead to more profitable and sat
isfactory result, which will relieve the
farmer from the necessity 30 ms
planning that there is no 24Sn
farming. y Times. \
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-10-06
I
AIIS
YOU?

Do you feel dun. lang1id, low-spirited, life
less and indescribably miserable. both physi.
cally and mentally; experience sense OF
fullness or blosting after eating. or OF gone
ing, tongue coated. bitter or bad taste In
mouth, irregular appetite, dizziness, frequent
headaches, blurred eyesight, floating specks
before the eyes, nervous prostratlon or ex-
haustion. irritahility ct temper not fi sha
biting, transient pains here and there. cold
feet. drowsinesS after meals, wakefufness, or
disturbed and unrefreshing sleep. constant,
lndescribable feeling Of dread. or of impend-
ing calamity!
Of these symptoms, you. are suffering from
hat most common of American maladies-
lsilious Dyspepsia, or Torpid Liver. associated
With Dyspepsia, or Indigestion. The more
complicated your disease has become, the
.yreater the number and diversity of symp-
Dr. Pfercess Golden Medical Discovery
yiIl subdue It, if taken according to direc-
ions for reasonable length of time. If not
cured, complications multiply and ConSump-
ion Of the Lungs. Skin Diseases Heart Disease,
rnaladies are quite liable to set in and, sooner
Or later, induce a fatal termination.
DIR. Pierce,s Golden Medical Dis.
eovery acts powerfully upon the Liver, and
through that great blood purifying organ,
ourities, from whatever cause arising. It Is
equally eficacious in acting upon the Kid
neys, and other excretory organs, cleansing,
strengthening, and healing their diseases. AS
digestion and nutrition, thereby building up
both flesh and strength. In malarial districts,
this wonderful medicine has gained great
celebrity in curing Fever and Ague, Ch1lls and
Fever, Dumb Ague, and kindred diseases.
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical DIS.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-10-06
Invisible. hut potent for Evil.

Malaria, like some malignant spirit, hovers
in the air, invisible, but potent for evil, often
enemy of health sometimes springs into ex-
istence where it has never been before; not
only in periodically pestridden localities,
but in places previously healthy. It's RENE
Stomach Bitters; also curative for dys-
pepsia, liver complaint and constipation.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-10-06
aRAILwAY BRAIN.
A Newly-Discovered Affection of Railroad
Employees.

A Newly Discovered AfHiction OF Raiifoa"
Employees.
At recent meeting of the Society
of Physicians of the Charlie Hospital
in Berlin, Thomson exhibited apatlent
whose case he described as one OF
railway BRAIN" neurosis resem-
bling in many respects the condition
already well known under the name
of railway spine" A healthy rail-
way employee. aged thirty, without
history of alcoholism. or of any predis-
posing neurotic condit by the sud-
den motion of hts train was thrown
violently against the side OF car.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-10-06

THOSE who are trying to break up the
ence great benefit from the use of Prickly
Ash Bitters. Liquors derange the system.
Prickly Ash Bitters will remedy the evil re-
suits and restore the brain, stomach and
liver to healthy action, thereby strengthen
ing the will power, thoroughly cleansing and
toning up the system and removing every
faint Of disease. 1t is purely amedicine and
while pleasant to the taste, it can not be
used as a beverage by reason of its cathartic
properties.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-10-06
HOW Intelligent Women Decide.

When the question has to be met as to
what is the best course to adopt to secure
sure, safe and agreeable remedy for those
organic diseases and weaknesses which at
fiict the female sex, there is but one wise de
cision, viz. /: a course of self-treatment with
DR.. Pierces Favorite Prescription. 1t is an
unfailing specific for periodical pains, mis-
placement, internal Inflammation, and al
functional disordc~s that render the lives OF
so many women miserable and joyless. They
who try it, praise it. Of druggists.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-10-06
Beauty Without Paint.

sWhat makes my skin dark and muddy
Ny cheeks were once SO smooth and ruddy!
use the best cosmetics made
Is what lovely maiden said.
THAT'S not the cure. my charming Miss"
The doctor said-.remembert this:
If you your skin would keep from faint,
Discard the powder and the paint.
1.-THE proper thing for all such fills
Is this,o remarked the man Of pills:
Enrich the blood and make 1t pure
In this you'll find the only cure"
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
will do this without fail. It has no equal
AL druggists.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-10-06

Mile. Mars always carried about with
her tame adder, which she entwined
around her arms in imitation of the
Roman ladies. The contact of this reptile
is said to have impaired great freshness
to the skin of the great tragedienne.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-10-06

CARTERsyILLE, GA, Nov. 6, 'S6.
HAVE been handling Smiths Bile Beans
for more than year, and my trade has been
pleased with them from the start, or first
Introduction in this place. Every one speaks
in highest terms of them. I'could get a num-
Der of testimonials if necessary
NJ. F. WORD, Druggist.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-10-06

MONMOUTH, ILL.
WE have been selling Smiths Bile Beans
for over a year, and have found a ready sale
for them; and they give good satisfaction to
those who use them. SPRIGGs q Bro,
Druggists.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-10-06

FREE!-To MERCHANTS ONLY: A three
foot, French glass, oval-front Show Case.
Address at once,
r. W. TANsILL & Co.,
IS State Street, Chicago.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-10-06
Cisco. TEX. Nov. II. >

Cisco, TEX, Nov. II, 1876.
SMITHS Bile Beans have an immense sale
here, and in an experience of many years in
the drug business, I have never sold any
pill with more general satisfaction, than
Smiths Bile Beans. Respectfully,
JNO. T. CREECH,
Druggist.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-10-06

By its mild, soothing and healing proper
ties, DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy cures the
worst cases of nasal catarrh, also "cold In
the head" coryza, and catarrhal headaches
so cents, by druggists.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-10-06

A MAN with a wheelbarrow on the side
walk is not very popular, but he generally
carries every thing before him
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-10-06

TRAVEL is very heavy this season." said
the tired suburban as the fat woman sal
down and wedged him into about four inch.
es of the seat.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-10-06

THE real estate agent is not necessarily
qualified to act as property" man for q
theatre -Aerchdnt Traveller.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-10-06

Wife-"In the game Of lawn tennis, my
dear, what is the most difficult thing to
acquired" Husband-"The lawn."-Puck.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-10-06

CREDIT differs from wine in this respect
It does not improve with age.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-10-06

A FAILURE to vaccinate is punished a
Phoenix A. T., by 1900 fine or six month!
In iaiI.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-10-06

The school officials of Boston have
posted notices in all the school buildings
of that city forbidding the chewing of to-
hacco by the pupils.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-10-06

my bark is on the sea-" remarked the
man who sent his dog on shipboard-Ner-
chant Traveller.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-10-06

THE moonshiner's conscience would, O.
course, be q still small voice.-MerchGn,
Traveller
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-10-06
MONMOUTH, IL

A PRIcKLY pear-the hedgehog and the
Recommendation Commercial Bulletin.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-10-06

MENTAL gymnastics to a conclu.
sion
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-10-06

THE Itching caused by skin diseases is
always relieved by Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
HIPS Hair and Whisker Dye, Soc. The best.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-10-06

i'm 1s41 26. 900. oOa Britishers used
%. 600. 600 pounds of tobacco Now
81, 900, 600 use So. 900. 900 pounds. =.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-10-06
Tired All Over

Is the expression lady used in describing her con-
dition before using Hoods Sarsaparilla- This prep
aration is wonderfully adapted for weakened or low
state of the system. 1t tones the whole body. over
comes that tired feeling, gives purity and vitality
to the blood and clears and freshens the mind
floods sarsaparilla as blood purifier has no
equal It tones the system, strengthens and invig-
crates, giving new life. have taken it for kidney
complaint, with the best results. d. r. SAUNDERS.
81 Pearl Street. Cincinnati, o.
when took Hoods Sarsaparilla that heaviness
in nay stomach left; the dizziness in my head, and
the gloomy Respondent feeling disappeared. be-
gan get stronger my blood gained better circula
tion the coldness my hands and feet left me- and
my kidneys do not bother me as before" G. w.
HULL. Attorney-at-Law Millersburg, O.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-10-06

No Opiuna in Piso's Cure for Consump
ton Cures where other remedies fail 2oc
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-10-06

WHEN a man is lost in love he can gen.
orally be found by sending belle after
h i'm
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-10-06
CURES ALL HUMORS.

from a common Blotch, or Eruption, to the
worst Scrofula. Salt-rheum, " Fever-sores,' .
Scaly or Rough Skin. in short, all diseases
caused by bad blood are conquered by this
powerful, purifying, and invigorating medi-
cine. Great Eating Ulcers rapidly heal under
its benign influence. Especially has it mani
tested it's potency in curing letter, Eczema,
f,rysipelas, Boils, Carbuncles, Sore Eyes, Scrof-
Ilous Sores and swellings, Hip-joint Disease,
White Swellings," Goitre, or Thick Neck,
snd Enlarged CLAN ds. Send ten cents in
stamps for a large Treatise, with colored
plates. on Skin Diseases, or the same amount
MFOR THE BLOOD IS THE LIFE. -
Thoroughly cleanse it by using DIR. Pierce.s
Golden Medical Discovery, and good
digestion, a fair skin, buoyant spirits vital
strength and bodily health will be established.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-10-06

A TOUGH employed in court becomes le-
gal tender, SO to speak--N. o. Picayuns.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-10-06

If afflicted with Sore Eyes use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's EyeWatsr. Druggists sell it.25
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-10-06

tWO-thirds of all symptoms are removed. Some may
cry humbug without knowing any thing about it. Re.
member it costs nothing to realize the merit OF
our INT for yourself We constantly curing
cases Of long standingcases that have been tapped
number of times and the patient declared unable to
long afaicted. etc Send for free pamphlet con;
free by mail. II you order trial. you must return
this advertisement to us with 10 cents in stamps to
pay postage. Epilepsy Fits) positively cured.
II. n. GREEN & SONS, d. D., Atlanta, Ca
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-03-16
GRASS CULTURE.

1t is agratifying sign to see that our
farmers + giving much more atten-
ton to the subject Of grass culture
this year than heretofore. Our mer-
chants and seeds dealers have or
dered heavily and have found no
difficulty in quickly dispensing Of all
on hand. The acreage in the grasses
this year will be undoubtedly much
larger than ever before, and the indi-
cations are that grass has come to
stay. This is a move in the right
direction, and we hope to see it con-
tinue until every farm, not only in
the Piedmont section, but in North
Carolina, a show flourishing mead
ows. Our farmers spend annually
large sums of money for hay raised
in other States, a poorer quality than
they could raise on their own farms
at an insignificant cost, forgetful of
the fact that they are not only fool
ishily spending their h~ard-earned
and much needed money, but are
injuring themselves in other ways.
The farmer who gives no attention
to the grasses. is necessitated to pur-
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-03-16
THE WORK OF THE FORTY
NINTH CONGRESS.

The New York Herald enumerates
the following as the most important
bills passed by the late congress:
L. Settling the succession to the
Presidency.
2. Regulating the counting of the
electoral vote.
3. Repeating the tenure Of office
act.
4. FORGETTING and restoring to the
public domain about fifty millions of
acres of land.
5. Prohibiting the ownership Of
land by aliens.
&. Effectively dealing with the
crime of polygamy.
Z. Referring all private claims to
the Court of claims.
8. Ordering a thorough inquiry
into the affairs and management of
the Pacific railroads.
9. Authorizing the President to
deal with the fishery troubles.
10. Regulating Interstate com
merce.
II. Reducing the fees on postal
money orders
IL. Extending the free delivery
system to cities Of 10000 inhabl'
tantS.
ID. Relieving the merchant marine
of a number of vexations end need
less burdens.
II. Reckoning trade dollars.
Is. Prohibiting the Use of convict
labor on public buildings.
Is. Ordering the adjustment OF
railroad land grants.
II. Allotting lands in severalty 10
Indians.
IS. Authorizing the issue OF small
silver certificates.
10. Giving money for COMPRESSION
al library.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-03-16
HOW 1T PAYS

A man up here sold his crop of
tobacco for enough to buy two
sacks of fertilizer and had twelve
cents left. Another up the south
side of the mountain had forty-fve
cents left after paying for his fertili-
Ter and hauling. Two others after
paying all expenses except what
work theydid had five cents each left.
Two more bought 400 lbs. of fertili-
e each, one made 397 lbs. Of tobac-
co, the other about 400 lbs..-about
a pound Of tobacco to every pound
of fertilizer used. Who says It will
not pay to grow tobacco with which
to get money to pay for everything
we require ?-Danbury Reporter.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-03-16
FREE PASSES.

The Interstate commerce bill pro-
hibits railroads from issuing 1ree
passes to any outside their W OH
Gals and employees. Astar back a.
1873 a director of the Pennsylva'l"
railroad asserted thatthe free passes
distributed by that corporation J"
one year represented SOU, oov'f
Charles Francis Adams, president '"
the Union Pacific railroad, WITHIN
year told a committee of the Un''ed
States Senate that the lOsseslncurIo
by the company which he represe"s
ed, through the free pass aou'v,
amounted to $4,000 a day, and tnas
a reduction of 10 per cent: I'D c.ao
passenger rates could be made II lltO TO-
passes were abolished. Noone douosO
but the distribution Of free Pae.s,J
among Legislators has been a irui. Gov
source Of favorable Legislation y"
corporations.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-03-16
A GOOD IDEA.

On Saturday we had the pleasure
of attending a meeting of the Lemon
Springs Farmers Club. The club
now numbers about 20 members, and
this was its second meeting. The
meeting was called to order by G.
W. Smith, President, and after adopt
ing the regulations and bylaws, as
prescribed by the editor of the Pro-
gressiue Farmer, they proceeded to
the discussion of farm topics, among
other things, "What should be the
aim of the Club?' On this subject
Rev. James Mcqueen and Maj. Jno.
W. Scott made pertinent remarks,
and impressed upon the members
the advantages Of paying cash for
all supplies and not to use these So
called commercial fertilizers. From
the opinion generally expressed on
these subjects, we are sure that the
club will adopt the cash system as
its mode Of purchase. We say that
it is a good idea, and if, by joining a
farmers club u farmers may be
brought to that system, we say give
us farmers clubs throughout the
entire country. And we have no
doubt but that it can be accom-
pIished. For instance: suppose 80
farmers belong to a club, and 20 of
them are necessitated to buy meat,
by putting their cash together and
buying a quantity they can buy at
a much smaller price and get the
usual per cent. off for cash, and of
our the purchase of all other sup
plies might be made in the same way.
Nothing has ever proven a greater
curse to the farming class of North
Carolina than the credit system, and
yet u farmers continue to attempt
to live under it. We think the farm
ers Of this club are determined to
adopt the cash system out and out,
or allow themselves to be taxed and
establish a club store. We hope this
will be general move with the farm
ers throughout the country, and that
they will determine never to buy or
sell on a credit. 1t will be better for
them and better for the merchant.
Carthage Blade.